This is political repression By Sulakshin Stepan Stepanovich, General Director of Center for Scientific and Political Thought and Ideology, D.Sc., Doc.Pol.Sci.Russian blogger, Alexey Kungurov was arrested. Accusation: justification of terrorism. Measure of restriction: arrest. I know Alexey’s texts thoroughly, as well as his image of human, his values, his cognitive system. He is completely healthy mentally and politically. Terrorism for him was not an option at all, and so was appeals and justification of terrorism. His texts contain exaltation, contain vocabulary on the edge of foul language, but also contain brilliant analysis and reflection of a strong mind. In his texts there is endless anxiety about what is happening in the country, in what historical, political and economic direction it’s moving. It contains understanding that simply failure is waiting for country, about who does it and who is to take responsibility for it. His voice in the country became significant and he has become a danger for those, who must take responsibility. Here is nothing like terrorism. Here is pressure, intimidation, and political repression. Alexey knew that they are ready to suppress his clever and honest word. Knew, but continued to speak out. It is political struggle, but it is dishonest from one of the sides. 25 years ago, the regime acted the same way. That didn’t help to it. Actually the fact of political repression itself is an accusation to regime. It is in the list of accusations, which was declared by Alexey. I’m ready to turn witness when and if the trial begins. I’m ready to be a public protector. I believe that all people, who agree with this position, must raise his voice. I propose a public initiative : Alexey Kungurov need to be declared by community as a political prisoner. There is need to nominate him as a candidate in deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and to raise money on campaign and election, and in this way create protection from such unjust counterfeit attacks. By 2018 Putin will have a worthy opponent in the presidential elections. It is clear, that they are fear him. So, understanding, who is afraid of him, we must conclude: country really needs Alexey. And Alexey needs support.